Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
Tiffany Raiford is a lifelong Floridian, wife to my high school sweetheart and mother of four littles (two girls and boy/girl twins...no, they are not identical and yes, I'm sure). My kids love to whine, so I love to wine. My loves include nap time, bed time, date night, travel and evenings and weekends when my husband is home because he handles all diaper changes.
Every morning when you wake up and look into your closet for clothes to wear – or to realize you have absolutely not one piece of clothing to wear or that everything hanging in your closet is awful – you are unknowingly telling the world all about you. Your clothes, however conservative or revealing, say […] More
Everyone loves to give advice. A small percentage of those people, however, love to receive advice. It’s like we all consider ourselves experts on everything while everyone else is completely clueless. With that in mind, you might still feel a little guilty anytime someone offers you advice about something and you choose to ignore that […] More
You might know that a smile is one of the best accessories you can wear. However, did you know that a simple smile can have a positive effect on your overall health? Well, it’s true. A simple smile can help you feel and look better. That said, it’s time to put on a smile. Even […] More
Friendship is a wonderful thing, but it can be a painful, annoying and sometimes difficult to navigate relationship. You spend years doing everything with your best friend. You know one another’s friends and you enjoy spending time alone together and you enjoy spending time as a group. So what are you to do when your […] More
On one hand, you feel good knowing that the common cold isnot as bad as the flu. On the other hand, however, you cannot believe that your body is so tired, your head is so fuzzy and your cough is leaving you miserable. The common cold is a vicious visitor and there isn’t even a […] More
Traveling with a newborn baby is an intimidating thought for many. However, it’s actually one of the easiest ages to travel with your little one. Her little voice isn’t that loud, she’s not mobile and you can quiet her down in an instant with a bottle, diaper change or a small nap. It’s when she’s […] More
As the mother of two little girls, I’m always worried that I’ll mess up somewhere down the line and my girls will grow up thinking I’m one of those horrid mothers that they cannot wait to get away from. While I fully expect to make mistakes and to embarrass my girls and even to take […] More
Travel is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, but with airport security lines, the price of airline tickets, the fees associated with air travel, and the complete lack of etiquette so many people employ on planes can detract from that enjoyment (seriously, people, how hard is it to wait until it’s your rows’ turn to […] More
Summer is a great time to save. It’s a big party planning time of year, many people travel, and everyone is always looking for a bargain come summer. Just because you find yourself making more trips to the beach and spending more time away from your desk in favor of hanging out with your kids […] More
Spring and summer are the busiest seasons when it comes to wedding planning. Who doesn’t want to get married when the weather is gorgeous and everyone is in a good mood? When it comes to planning your wedding, you should know that this is also the time of year when goods and services are more […] More
Airlines are about as greedy as little children with their candy these days. I remember traveling with my husband with two checked bags, to carry-on bags, free beverage and snack service, free pillows and blankets and not spending a dime unless we ordered a cocktail on our flight. Last month on the way to celebrate […] More
In a society when finances are at the front of everyone’s mind, whether you live a comfortable life with plenty of money to go around or you worry constantly about how you will live until your next check. Everyone thinks about money, and everyone wishes they could save more. Even the best savers are happy […] More